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Do not pity President Tinubu

“We have corruption, insecurity, and many problems confronting us … but don’t pity me. I asked for the job. I campaigned for it. No...

How long can Nigeria go under Tinubu?

I have always been fascinated by a phrase in the marital vows of Christians during wedding rituals: “till death do us part”! My candid...

Sixty-Six Seasons of Scandalous Scams and Slavery

Nigeria is celebrating her 66th Independence anniversary, and it can best be seen as a ceaseless sojourn in scandals, scams and slavery. The leader of...

Sexual Harassment Allegations: A Deep Dive into the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Controversy

The Nigerian Senate is currently at the center of a significant controversy following allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate...

Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Emerging Controversies

The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, stemming from her allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of office against Senate President Godswill...

Nigeria’s Triumphalism in Stupor

It’s such a sad matter seeing supposedly sane Nigerians taking pride in abject stupidity. Nigeria has become the laughing-stock of the world in our warped...

Chains of Deception: How Nigeria’s Political Elite Ensnare the Masses!

Once upon a time, hope burned bright in Nigeria. The air was thick with promise when the Union Jack was lowered in 1960, and...

June 12, Annulled Dreams and the Unending Agony

June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d'etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back...

A Colony of Happy Slaves: How Nigeria’s Political Elite Perfected Modern-Day Slavery!

Once upon a time, in the heart of West Africa, a land rich in oil, minerals, and human capital dared to dream of freedom....

Gowon’s Hollow Promises: Eastern Nigeria’s Festering Wounds!

More than five decades after the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970, Eastern Nigeria remains a stark reminder of unfulfilled promises and systemic neglect....

From Guardians Of Truth To Architects Of Deception: How Nigeria’s Intelligentsia Betrayed The Nation

Once upon a time, Nigeria’s intelligentsia stood as the last line of defense against tyranny and corruption. They were the fearless voices of truth,...

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Students On The Entertainment Run

The entertainment industry in Nigeria over the last 10 years show an upsurge of interest. The interest is basically of the influx of students into the sector in the areas as music, television production, cinematography and the likes. What accounts for this growing interest?

Ekiti: The law as it is

The news running on the front burner in recent weeks is that the newly inaugurated government of Ekiti State has dissolved all the local councils in the state presumably manned by the PDP. Is this action legal?

President Trump’s Parable: The War of Interest

The recent statement from the President of the United...

What Do APC, Nigerian Leaders Stand For?

The All Progressives Congress is now frequently called Nigeria’s main opposition party or group. Which designation raises the question: what exactly does the APC stand for? Or—a different question: In what significant ways does the APC represent an alternative vision for Nigerians?

INEC, Adequate Time and Credible 2011 Elections in Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians free, fair and credible general elections by next year. I believe he means business...

Cloning and the Rest of Us

I wonder why these scientists and researchers have not been able to find out how the stem cells can help cure millions of Africans infected with the HIV/AIDS...

Tale Of The Biohazard Stink Bomb

If the aroma of your own fart is unbearable even to you, then you can only wonder about its effect on other poor souls. Especially in an enclosed space!

Alams’ Pardon: The Privilege of Indignation

President Goodluck Jonathan’s pardon for Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is expectedly eliciting quite a lot of surprise, indignation and condemnation. Public commentators and individual citizens have used the media to express their disappointment and anger...

An Open Letter to my Ijaw Kinsmen and Women

How do these peddlers of secession position the Ijaw with regard to the plight of the black person not only in Nigeria, but on the African continent? If they are only about what we could do with the oil in our backyard, should we not be suspicious of their claims of altruism?

Making The Nation's Refineries Functional

Nigerians and even foreigners have often said that with the resources which God has bestowed on our country, Nigerians have no reason to suffer-in the midst of plenty...